The Noble Art of Music
a fanfare for SATB chorus a cappella
The Noble Art of Music sets two Martin Luther quotations as a bright, uplifting choral fanfare celebrating the joy of singing. Commissioned by the San Francisco Choral Artists, it unfolds in clear panels—urgent, then stately, before opening into a broad final statement—making a crisp, welcoming opener for almost any program.
“As long as we live, there is never enough singing.”
At a glance
- SATB • a cappella • c. 2′
- Difficulty: moderate
- For strong HS, university, community choirs
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SKU: SWM-017
Categories: Choral Music, Mixed Voices
| Language: | English |
| Instrumentation: | A Cappella |
| Sacred or Secular: | Secular |
| Descriptive Tags: | Community, Exhilaration, Inspiration, Music About Music, Praise, PROJECT : ENCORE, Singing |
| Voicing: | SATB |
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